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2015 Rolling Valley All-Conference Baseball/Softball

Sports

July 29th, 2015 by Jim Field

2015 Rolling Valley Conference Final Softball Standings
1. *Charter Oak-Ute 17-1, 27-11
2. Glidden-Ralston 16-2, 24-8
3. Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 13-4, 22-11
4. Boyer Valley 12-6, 18-10
5. Woodbine 9-9, 13-13
6. C-A-M 6-12, 9-17
7. Ar-We-Va 6-12, 7-13
8. Adair-Casey 4-14, 5-18
9. West Harrison 3-14, 6-19
10. Coon Rapids-Bayard 2-14, 3-25
* Regular Season Champion.

2015 Rolling Valley All-Conference Softball Teams
1st Team
Pitcher: Annie Hendersen (Jr., Charter Oak-Ute); Lauren Mahlberg (Jr., Glidden-Ralston).
Catcher: Kelsey Winnett (Sr., Coon Rapids-Bayard).
Infield: Ashley Ewoldt (Jr., Charter Oak-Ute); Emilee Meadows (Jr., Charter Oak-Ute); Holly Handlos (Soph., Glidden-Ralston); Sophia Peppers (Fr., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton).
Outfield: MaKarlie Smith (Sr., Charter Oak-Ute); Meredith Grossman (Soph., Glidden-Ralston); Felecity Jackson (Soph., C-A-M).
Utility: Mandy Meseck (Soph., Charter Oak-Ute); Tehya Hansen (Sr., C-A-M).

2nd Team
Pitcher: Grace Reineke (Fr., Boyer Valley); Maggie Rasmussen (Soph., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton).
Catcher: Lauren Green (Soph., Charter Oak-Ute).
Infield: Drea Grossman (Sr., Glidden-Ralston); Mara Burmeister (Soph., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton); Sara Sparks (Jr., Glidden-Ralston); Kennedy Madsen (Sr., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton).
Outfield: Morgan Shearer (Sr., West Harrison); Jenna McCall (Soph., Charter Oak-Ute); Rachel Walker (Soph., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton).
Utility: Avery Schlabach (Fr., Glidden-Ralston); Rachel Riker (Soph., C-A-M).
2015 Rolling Valley Conference Final Baseball Standings
1. *Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton 14-2, 22-4
2. #Coon Rapids-Bayard 13-3, 29-7
3. Glidden-Ralston 13-3, 19-11
4. Ar-We-Va 9-7, 11-9
5. C-A-M 9-7, 15-10
6. West Harrison 8-8, 12-13
7. Boyer Valley 3-13, 4-14
8. Woodbine 3-13, 4-16
9. Adair-Casey 0-16, 1-24
* Regular Season Champion.
# State Baseball Tournament Qualifier.

2015 Rolling Valley All-Conference Baseball Teams
1st Team
Pitcher: Tyler Jacobsen (Sr., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton); Zach Kliefoth (Sr., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton).
Catcher: Eric Bruellman (Sr., Coon Rapids-Bayard).
Infield: Keaton King (Soph., West Harrison); Isaac McAlister (Soph., Coon Rapids-Bayard); Brady Danner (Jr., Glidden-Ralston); Drew Peppers (Sr., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton).
Outfield: Keagan Hosfelt (Jr., C-A-M); Sam Obert (Soph., Coon Rapids-Bayard); Noah Pettepier (Soph., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton).
Utility: Trace Ticknor (Sr., C-A-M); Noah Borkowski (Jr., Glidden-Ralston).

2nd Team
Pitcher: Clayton Christian (Jr., Glidden-Ralston); Josh Esdohr (Jr., Coon Rapids-Bayard).
Catcher: Austin Stoelk (Sr., Ar-We-Va).
Infield: Garret Reisz (Fr., Woodbine); Jared Hansen (Sr., Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton); Jarod McKee (Jr., C-A-M); Derek Schurke (Soph., Ar-We-Va).
Outfield: Marcus Daugherty (Soph., C-A-M); Brandon Riley (Soph., Coon Rapids-Bayard); Chris Brown (Jr., Glidden-Ralston).
Utility: Ethan Rife (Sr., West Harrison); Jake Danner (Soph., Ar-We-Va).

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Flood Warning until 8-am Wed. for Page County

Weather

July 29th, 2015 by Ric Hanson 

A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 AM CDT WEDNESDAY FOR
EASTERN PAGE COUNTY

AT 323 AM CDT...THE RIVER GAGE ON THE EAST NODAWAY RIVER EAST OF
CLARINDA WAS AROUND 4 FEET ABOVE FLOOD STAGE. RADAR ESTIMATES SHOW
THAT 3 TO 4 INCHES OF RAIN FELL OVER PARTS OF PAGE COUNTY YESTERDAY.

SOME LOCATIONS THAT COULD EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE...
CLARINDA...BRADDYVILLE...SHAMBAUGH AND HEPBURN.

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Sioux City 18-year-old pleads not guilty to kidnapping

News

July 29th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) – An 18-year-old Sioux City man has pleaded not guilty to kidnappings linked to a dispute over drug dealings. The Sioux City Journal reports  that Isaiah Mothershed entered his plea Monday in Woodbury County District Court. He’s charged with two counts of kidnapping and two counts of willful injury.

Court documents say two people who went to buy marijuana from Mothershed on July 7 were bound and blindfolded by him after he accused them of helping another person steal his pot. The documents say he used a hot object to burn their faces and struck one of them with a shotgun. The documents say Mothershed then forced them into the trunk of his car, but they escaped later when he stopped and left the car to go into a house.

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2 Red Oak men charged in separate assaults

News

July 29th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Police in Red Oak arrested two men on assault charges, Tuesday. 36-year old Philip Michael Eshelman, of Red Oak, was arrested at around 4:30-p.m., in the 2400 block of N. Broadway Street, on a warrant for Assault Causing Serious Injury. And, at around 6:55-p.m., 23-year old Cody Dean Johnson, of Red Oak, was arrested on Trespassing and Simple Assault charges. His arrest stems from an incident that  occurred at around 12:30-p.m. Tuesday where Johnson allegedly entered a home without permission, in the 300 block of 1st Avenue, and hit a resident there.

Johnson was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $300 cash bond, while Eshelman was being held in the jail without bond.

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Red Oak pair arrested on forgery charges

News

July 29th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

Two people were arrested Tuesday evening on forgery charges, in Montgomery County. According to Red Oak Police, 31-year old Christopher Ivan Long, of Red Oak, was arrested on 11 Felony counts of Forgery. 33-year old Bobbie Jo Bruce, also of Red Oak, was arrested on three Felony counts of Forgery.

Officials say Long committed acts of Forgery from April 27th until July 11th, while Bruce’s acts dated from June 23rd to July 11th. Each of the Forgery incidents were allegedly committed at the United Farmers Mercantile Cooperative, in Red Oak.

The suspects were being held in the Montgomery County Jail on $5,000 cash bond, each. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted in the investigation and arrests.

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MAXINE “Mickey” WINIFRED TYE HOUSER, 88, of Griswold (Svcs. 7/31/15)

Obituaries

July 29th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

MAXINE “MICKEY” WINIFRED TYE HOUSER, 88, of Griswold, died Tuesday, July 28th, at the Griswold Care Center. Funeral services for MICKEY HOUSER will be held 10:30-a.m. Friday, July 31st, at the Griswold United Methodist Church. Duhn Funeral Home in Griswold has the arrangements.

Visitation with the family will be at the Griswold United Methodist Church on Thursday evening from 5-to 7-PM.

Interment will be at Whipple Cemetery.

MAXINE “MICKEY” HOUSER is survived by:

Her children: Delvan Wayne Tye and wife Bette Ann, of Griswold;Susan Huerta and husband Jesse of Artesia, NM; Peggy Kittelson and husband Steve of Clermont, IA; and Jeffrey Tye and wife Michele of Griswold

12 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Votto’s shot, Leake’s arm pace Reds past Cardinals 4-0

Sports

July 29th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Joey Votto hit a three-run home run in support of Mike Leake, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Tuesday night. Votto is the hottest hitter in the majors since the All-Star break, batting .561. He also walked, singled and doubled, giving him an NL-leading 37 multihit games.

Leake (9-5) allowed four hits in eight innings to win his fourth straight start. He allowed just two earned runs in his last 30 innings for a 0.60 ERA. Jaime Garcia (3-4), activated from the 15-day disabled list earlier in the day, made his first start since June 2 and gave up three runs and four hits in six innings. He is 10-3 against the Reds, including 7-1 at home.

 

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KC Chiefs news: Berry cleared to return after lymphoma treatments; Pro Bowl DT Dontari Poe out after back surgery

Sports

July 29th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Pro Bowl safety Eric Berry has been cleared by the Kansas City Chiefs’ medical staff and his doctors to return to the practice field after undergoing treatment for lymphoma. The Chiefs said in a brief statement late Tuesday that Berry would join quarterbacks, rookies and injured players in the first day of training camp Wednesday at Missouri Western.

Berry was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease last December, shortly after complaining of pain in his chest following a game against Oakland. He was treated at Emory University in Atlanta and went through the final round of it in June. Berry underwent a battery of tests Tuesday, when rookies and select veterans reported to training camp. He was cleared to take the field late in the day.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs defensive tackle Dontari Poe will miss all of training camp and could miss part of the season after the Pro Bowl run-stuffer had surgery last week on his ailing back. Poe first hurt his back during offseason workouts, but coach Andy Reid said Tuesday that he aggravated the injury training at home. Poe was diagnosed with a herniated disc and had surgery July 15, and trainer Rick Burkholder said he will be out indefinitely.

Poe is coming off his second straight Pro Bowl. The 6-foot-3, 346-pound tackle had a career-best six sacks last season while anchoring the middle of the Chiefs defensive line. Reid said that Jaye Howard will take over his position in training camp, though Mike DeVito and sixth-round pick Rakeem Nunez-Roches could also compete for time.

 

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NWS forecast for Cass & area Counties, Wed. 7/29/15

Weather

July 29th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

EARLY THIS MORNING…MOSTLY CLOUDY. NORTH WIND NEAR 5 MPH.

TODAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE LOWER 80S. NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. LOW IN THE UPPER 50S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

THURSDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

FRIDAY…SUNNY. HIGH IN THE UPPER 80S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.

SATURDAY…MOSTLY SUNNY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH IN THE MID 80S.

 

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UI plans to upgrade Kinnick, add student housing

News, Sports

July 29th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The University of Iowa says it wants to spend up to $45 million on improvements to Kinnick Stadium and about $85 million on a student-housing project. The university outlined plans for the new projects in a document sent to the Board of Regents. The UI will provide more detail at a regents meeting next week.

The university outlined plans to spend $35 million to $45 million on renovations to the stadium, focused on the north end zone. Improvements would include new suites, restroom upgrades and expanded food options.

The UI also wants to spend about $85 million on a student-housing project near the athletic complex that would be financed through athletic department and dormitory revenue bonds.

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